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There are numerous benefits of membership in joining RASC - Canada's leading astronomy organization, and our club provides Hamilton and Halton Region with many great programs. Whether you are a professional or amateur astronomer, or just someone who is interested in learning more, this is the club for you!
The Hamilton chapter is a vibrant community with a wide range of activities for all levels of interest. We are one of the few chapters in Canada that has its own dedicated observatory, with equipment freely available to all members for use. We welcome first timers to our monthly meetings where a different topic is featured.
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RASC Turns 150!
On December 1, 1868, eight gentlemen got together in Toronto, Ontario and formed The Toronto Astronomical Club. Within a few months, they became The Toronto Astronomical Society and later The…
Introducing the New Club Library!
Our club library has now entered the 21st century with an online database, accessible by everyone. All of the club books are now visible online at https://raschamilton.libib.com/. With the books…
November Orbit Now Available
10 months of the year, Roger Hill puts together Orbit, the monthly newsletter for Hamilton RASC. The November edition is now available to the general public. In this edition, Roger…
Guest Post – Could We Actually Achieve “Warp Speed”?
We have received a guest post from Anna Kucirkova with IQS Directory that we thought we could share with our readers. This article provides a little background information about the speed…
A Book Review of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
The Popularization of Science A Book Review of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson Review by Abigail Hughes Astrophysics for People in a…
November Meeting Synopsis
On November 2, 2018 the Hamilton Centre met for its regular monthly meeting and as the first meeting of the new Board. Approximately 30 people attended despite the terribly rainy…
A Love Note to the Moon – Book Review
by Abigail Hughes A Book Review of Patrick Moore on the Moon Patrick Moore on the Moon. Pages 239. Appendix and Photo Collection. London, Cassell & Co., 2001. ISBN 0304354694.…
October Orbit Now Available
The October edition of Orbit magazine is now available to the general public. As always, the monthly issue is available to club members via the Forum at the beginning of…
November Meeting – Under the Southern Skies
Thursday, November 1, 2018 – 8:00pm to 10:00pm In this talk and slide show, Michael Watson will discuss his recent month-long trip to Australia, which included several nights of stargazing and astrophotography from…
Researchers’ Night – Hamilton 2018
On Saturday October 20, 2018 from 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., the public will have a unique and free opportunity to interact with researchers and innovators at Hamilton’s fifth annual Researchers’ Night…
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